Chapter 6—A Call for Canvassers
Sanitarium, California,
May 15, 1903.
The canvassing work should no longer be neglected. Many times I
have been shown that there should be a more general interest in our
canvassing work. The circulation of our literature is one very important
means of placing before men and women the light that the Lord has
committed to his church to be given to the world. The books sold by
our canvassers open to many minds the unsearchable riches of Christ.
Canvassing Campaigns
In the service of God there is work of many kinds to be performed.
In the service of the temple there were hewers of wood, as well as
priests of various orders bearing different degrees of responsibility.
Our church-members are to arise and shine because their light has
come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon them. Let those who
know the truth arouse out of sleep, and make every effort to reach
the people where they are. The work of the Lord must no longer be
neglected by us, and made secondary to worldly interests. We have no
time to be idle or discouraged. The gospel is to be proclaimed to all
the world. The publications containing the light of present truth are to
go forth to all places. Canvassing campaigns are to be organized for
the sale of our literature, that the world may be enlightened as to what
is just before us.
Why are we not more wide awake? Each worker may now under-
stand his special work, and receive strength to take hold of it anew.
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Distinct and peculiar developments of the boundless glory of God will
bring tributary offerings of varied kinds to the feet of Jesus. Every new
disclosure of the Saviour’s love turns the balance for some soul in one
direction or the other. The end of all things is at hand. The men of the
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*Published in leaflet and widely circulated. [Also published in The Review and Herald;
June 2, 1903.]
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